Craftsman 138.74500 Operator's Manual

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STARTING/STOPPING THE TRIMMEROPERATING THE TRIMMERIf grass becomes wrapped around the string head:Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug onthe rear of the string trimmer.Folow these tips when using the string trimer:If any parts are damaged or missing,do not operate this product until the parts arereplaced. Failure to heed this warning could result inserious personal injury.Do not attempt to modify this productor create accessories not recommended for use withthis product. Any such alteration or modification ismisuse and could result in a hazardous conditionleading to possible serious personal injury.Do not connect to power supply untilassembly is complete. Failure to comply could resultin accidental starting and possible serious personalinjury.To start the string trimmer, press the switch trigger.To stop the string trimmer, release the switch trigger.If any parts are damaged or missing, please call1-888-266-7096 for assistance.Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rearhandle and your left hand on the front handle.Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position withthe rear handle about hip height.Cut tall grass from the top down. This will preventgrass from wrapping around the shaft housing andstring head.Stop the trimmer.Unplug the string trimmer.Remove the grass.Remove supplied screw with a phillips screwdriver fromthe trimmer head.Fit the grass deflector into the slots on trimmer head.Turn counterclockwise to lock grass deflector into place.Line up the screw hole in the grass deflector with thecenter hole in the trimmer head.Install supplied screw and tighten by turning clockwisewith a phillips screwdriver.See Figure 4 - 5, page i.See Figure 6, page i.See Figure 3, page i.1-888-266-7096NOTE: Use only approved outdoor extension cords.Route the extension cord through the slot located onthe rear of the string trimmer housing and placeunderneath the cord retainer.Loosen and remove the knob from the handle.Install the handle on the rear handle pole in the areaindicated by the illustration.Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desiredoperating position.Reinstall the knob. Tighten it to secure.Do not attempt to modify this productor create accessories not recommended for use withthis product. Any such alteration or modification ismisuse and could result in a hazardous condition leadingto possible serious personal injury.If any parts are damaged or missing donot operate this product until the parts are replaced. Useof this product with damaged or missing parts could resultin serious personal injury.